SETC’s Charles M. Getchell New Play Contest is dedicated to the discovery, development and publicizing of worthy new plays and playwrights. One winning playwright receives a $1,000 cash award and an all-expense paid trip to the annual SETC Convention, where both a critique and staged reading of the winning play are held. The winning play is also considered for online publication and a feature in Southern Theatre magazine.
Convention Dates
SETC Convention will be held in Mobile, AL from March 13-17, 2024.
Submission Period
Submissions are accepted between March 15 and June 1, annually. Please review the guidelines before filling out and submitting your application.